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1902

  • Work on this object began.

1972

  • We acquired this object.

2016

2024

  • You found it!

Sidewall (USA)

This is a sidewall. It was manufactured by M.H. Birge & Sons Co.. It is dated 1902 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is machine-printed. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Samuel J. Holman and Dr. Samuel J. Holman. It is credited Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Holman.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 50 x 42 cm (19 11/16 x 16 9/16in.)

It is inscribed

Printed along left margin: M.H. BIRGE & SONS. CO. U.S.A. 4456

Cite this object as

Sidewall (USA); Manufactured by M.H. Birge & Sons Co. (United States); machine-printed; H x W: 50 x 42 cm (19 11/16 x 16 9/16in.); Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Holman; 1972-38-25

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